FREE Health Screenings at the Northwest Library (5600 NW 122nd St). The John W. Keys Speech & Hearing Center will provide free health screening and information about children’s health. Two sessions available: 10:30am-noon & 1-2:30pm. 606-3580, www.metrolibrary.org FREE WestFest on historic Western Avenue (NW 41st to NW 43rd) features live music, food trucks and shopping. Family festival; noon-4pm; live music, noon-10pm. www.westfestok.com FREE Talk Like a Pirate Day Celebration at Southern Oaks Library (6900 S Walker Ave) features a swashbuckling adventure with a scavenger hunt, costume contest, crafts and games. 2-4pm. 631-4468, www.metrolibrary.org Historic Tours in Downtown Edmond (various locations). Learn about the structures and city history on a 45-minute, educational walking tour. Photos will be shown on the tours, revealing changes through the decades. $5. 3:30-5:30pm. 715-1889 FREE Big Wheel Nationals in Old Town Moore (Broadway Ave, Moore). Kids ages 4 to 8 years old can test their pedal speeds and race in a sponsored Big Wheel down the streets of Old Town Moore. Spectators and racers can also enjoy inflatables, giveaways and food trucks. 4:30pm. 793-5090, www.cityofmoore.com/fun Golf Family Fun Night at Kickingbird Golf Club (1600 E Danforth Rd, Edmond). Play 9-holes with the family with special junior tees set up and put around on the free putting course. $3 range tokens available as well as food and beverage discounts. $7 green fee; $7 carts. 5pm. 341-5350, www.edmondok.com FREE Heard on Hurd in Downtown Edmond (Broadway between Main & Hurd) is a pop-up celebration of all things local featuring local musicians, food trucks and businesses. 6-10pm. 715-5121, www.facebook.com/heardonhurd FREE Fall Into Art at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) is a celebration of nature and art with exhibitions, hands-on activities, nature creations, a hike and games. All ages welcome. 1-4pm. 297-1429, www.okc.gov/parks FREE Boys Mentoring Program at Grace United Methodist Church (6316 N Tulsa Ave). The Single Parent Support Network pairs boys 8-18 years old with a mentor. The pair meets onsite the third Saturday of each month. Lunch provided. Volunteer opportunities available. 10am-1pm. www.supportforsingleparents.org
SEPTEMBER 20 • SUNDAY FREE Family Day at Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art (555 Elm Ave, Norman). Experience centuries of Roman history in Immortales: The Hall of Emperors of the Capitoline Museums, Rome. Also explore art in the museum’s permanent
collection and temporary exhibitions and enjoy a variety of hands-on art activities for the entire family. 1-4pm. 325-3272, www.ou.edu/fjjma FREE Science in Action & Object I.D. Day at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman) is a family-friendly science-packed day featuring hands-on activities and fun demonstrations. Bring in your natural history objects to be identified. Free museum admission included. 1-5pm. 325-4712, www.snomnh.ou.edu
LAST CHANCE! CLOSES SEPTEMBER 27th Museum open Tuesday through Sunday
Edmond Mothers of Multiples Kids Consignment Sale at Quail Springs United Methodist Church (14617 N Penn) features gentlyused kids and maternity clothing, baby items & equipment, bedding, furniture, DVDS, CDs, toys, games and books. $1 general admission; $5 early bird pass. 7am-noon. www.edmondmoms.org 29th Annual Renaissance Run 5K at the Nick Harroz Community Center (200 N Midwest Blvd, Midwest City) features a 5K run and walk and concludes with a pancake breakfast hosted at the Midwest Regional Medical Center. Adults, $25; kids (10 & under), $10; $30 day of registration. 8:30am. 739-1293, www.midwestcityok.org/ renaissance-run
SEPTEMBER 21 • MONDAY Homeschool Day at the Edmond Historical Society & Museum (431 S Boulevard St, Edmond) features a variety of activities in the museum’s gallery including writing, budgeting and collections care. Activities are primarily designed for ages 8-12, but can accommodate all ages. Preregister. $5. 10am-2pm. 340-0078, www.edmondhistory.org
SEPTEMBER 21-26 Oklahoma City Jazz Festival in Downtown Oklahoma City (Various locations) features some of the best jazz musicians in Oklahoma and beyond. Audiences can enjoy live performances at both indoor and outdoor venues. Visit website for schedule of performances. Many of the concerts are free to attend. Prices vary. 630-7668, www.okcjazzfest.com
SEPTEMBER 24 • THURSDAY FREE Astronomy Night at Myriad Botanical Gardens (301 W Reno). Hang out with the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club as they check out the moon, stars and planets. 8:30-10pm. 445-7080, www.myriadgardens.org
SEPTEMBER 24-26 FREE Adorable Affordables Consignment Sale at the Payne County Expo Center (4518 Expo Cir East, Stillwater) offers gently used children’s, maternity and scrapbooking items at discounted prices. Thursday & Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 8am-2pm. adorableaffordable.net
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